Head Pastry Chef
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About the Role
Bonza for Cocoa & Chocolate Candies Manufacturing seeks a talented Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry and chocolate production in Dubai. The role involves developing premium pastries, managing production workflow, and ensuring quality.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, and refine premium pastries, desserts, and chocolate based products
- Prepare and produce a variety of classic desserts such as macarons, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and other pastries from scratch to finish
- Scale recipes from test development to large scale production while maintaining consistency
- Ensure high standards in taste, texture, presentation, and portion control
- Lead and manage pastry production workflow efficiently
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost control of ingredients and supplies
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
- Train, supervise, and mentor pastry team members when required
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu development and special projects
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or Senior Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen or production environment
- Must be skilled in making pastries from scratch to finish, including macarons, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and similar desserts
- Ability to produce high quality pastry and chocolate products consistently at scale
- Strong leadership, organization, and time management skills
- HACCP Level 3 Certificate is required
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- We are seeking a talented and experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead and elevate our pastry and chocolate production team.
- The ideal candidate is a hands on pastry professional with strong expertise in chocolate work, classic pastry production, and dessert innovation.
- This role requires both production leadership and advanced pastry craftsmanship, overseeing daily operations while ensuring premium quality output across all products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, and refine premium pastries, desserts, and chocolate based products.
- Prepare and produce a variety of classic desserts such as macarons, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and other pastries from scratch to finish.
- Scale recipes from test development to large scale production while maintaining consistency.
- Ensure high standards in taste, texture, presentation, and portion control.
- Lead and manage pastry production workflow efficiently.
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost control of ingredients and supplies.
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Train, supervise, and mentor pastry team members when required.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu development and special projects.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or Senior Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen or production environment.
- Must be skilled in making pastries from scratch to finish, including macarons, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and similar desserts.
- Ability to produce high quality pastry and chocolate products consistently at scale.
- Strong leadership, organization, and time management skills.
- Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and presentation standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict production deadlines.
- Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Strong knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- HACCP Level 3 Certificate is required.
- IMMEDIATE JOINERS PREFERRED.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance based growth opportunities.
- Supportive and creative kitchen environment.
- Employment visa provided by the company.
- Overtime paid as per UAE Labour Law.
- Opportunity to lead and shape premium pastry and chocolate production.
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